Redirect user after log in only if it's on root_path

Question

I have a root_path on my Rails application that is not user-protected i.e. it\'s a simple portal homepage, with a login form.

After the users log in, I\

Answer 1

I'm not sure whether or not you're using an after_filter or before_filter somewhere for your redirects but you might be able to use a skip_filter in your login controller. Then put in your custom redirect as a filter within that controller.

Skip before_filter in Rails